Offense missing again in another loss

The Mariners managed just five hits in a 3-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds at Peoria Stadium on Friday.

Ichiro Suzuki had the lone RBI for the Mariners (2-3-1), driving in second baseman Dustin Ackley with a sacrifice fly in the third inning. Ackley singled to lead off the inning and advanced to third on a single by catcher Adam Moore.

Ichiro also had an infield single in the fifth inning.

Designated hitter Jack Cust went 1-for-3 with a double and first baseman Justin Smoak went 1-for-3.

Doug Fister got the start for the Mariners. He gave up two runs and five hits in three innings, striking out two. David Pauley gave up the other run in the fifth inning.